Monday, November 28, 2011

Art Bead Scene November Challenge

The Art bead Scene's challenge this month.. inspired by the painting 'Madonna Pietra degli Scrovigni'. in watercolour, gouache and gum arabic... by Marie
Spartali Stillmen. (1844-1927) Born in Middlesex in 1843, daughter of Michael Spartali,
import-export merchant and sometime Greek consul in London

The
woman in the painting is a character from the Italian poet Dante. She was described as a
heartless lady dressed in green. In her hand she holds a crystal bowl
reflecting the figures of Love and Dante .

I really wasn't intending to do the challenge this month..so close to Christmas..so much to do. But when I saw the painting chosen by the editors of ABS..my absolute favorite colors..golden greens, chestnut browns,the romance in the setting and all that wonderful fabric! sigh..wish I had started a month ago..but here is my entry.

Another fascinating art bead from wondrous strange..meant to be a bezel for resin or a glass cab..to remember the cystal bowl held by the femme fatale in the paintng. But I found it impossible to use the glass cab, for the beautiful texture of the raku ceramic focal would be lost!

Left it alone and added a vintage velvet remnant that had it all..well almost...those olive greens, the chestnut brown and subtle flowers playing with the warm colors.

Vintage brass beaded chain with tiny shabby yellow enameled brass flowers wraps, together with the velvet, three times around the wrist for a fabric cuff bracelet... 'Madonna Pietra'.

Yes..photos being worn are much better..waiting for my 'model' to return home from school for Christmas..:)Stregata ..thank-you so much for ALL your insights and comments!Malin..just a bit more of those kind comments and I'll be compelled to send it to you to try it on..:)!

Oh Mary Anne, this is beautiful. And especially the last photo of this georgeous piece is a piece of art itself. Yesterday I finally wrote a new blog post and noticed that you had commented on my "Tamba Counts" earrings. Blogger didin't tell me!!! Thank you :)

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Resting Place,,Furnas, Azores

..where the shadows lie..One Ring Them to Rule Them All.

Pedras do Galego

About Me

MiddleEarth's is located in the Azores Islands..Europe's most westerly point to America. Nine volcanic islands, 'lost' somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic ocean.
This is a magical land, ever inspiring MiddleEarth's jewels. Some say it may be Lost Atlantis, or perhaps the rest of mythical Avalon... For me, it is middle-earth, and every detail of my work reflects the overwhelming, almost magical presence of nature that is found here in every glance, every nook, every hidden path and secret garden.
It is my aspiration that every wearer of my creations will experience, somehow.. this magic.